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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.86, 183.30 and 122.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.86, 183.30 and 122.51 is: 169.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.86 : 183.30 = 122.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.86/183.30 = 122.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.86x = 183.30 × 122.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.86x = 22,456.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,456.08/132.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.02

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